Herbert B Jones Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Herbert B Jones Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 1990, with $949,037 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1301 5th Ave Ste 2400, Seattle, WA, 98101 EIN 94-3124801 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$949K
▼ 78.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$8.3M
Net assets
$9.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Herbert B Jones Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -779% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Herbert B Jones Foundation: 14 mo reserves · -779% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Herbert B Jones Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Herbert B Jones Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1301 5th Ave Ste 2400, Seattle, WA, 98101
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $888K (FY2019) to $949K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $9.8M
Operating margin
-778.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$9.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $949,037▼78.9% | $8,338,956▲898% | $9,765,109▼43.1% | $9,765,109▼43.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,499,266▲252% | $835,922▼15.9% | $17,154,948▲27.2% | $17,154,948▲27.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,278,641▼51.1% | $994,279▲21.0% | $13,491,604▲2.2% | $13,491,604▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,615,066▲27.2% | $821,824▲6.1% | $13,207,242▲15.7% | $13,207,242▲15.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,056,153▲132% | $774,336▼14.5% | $11,414,000▲12.8% | $11,414,000▲12.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $887,755 | $906,056 | $10,121,042 | $10,121,042 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Herbert B Jones Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Herbert B Jones Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3124801, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Herbert B Jones Foundation's EIN?
- Herbert B Jones Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3124801.
- How much revenue does Herbert B Jones Foundation report?
- Herbert B Jones Foundation reported $949,037 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Herbert B Jones Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Herbert B Jones Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Herbert B Jones Foundation (EIN 94-3124801) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.